SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS WITH GRAMMAR
(30 marks)
8. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 100-120 words expressing views on the importance
of a forestation to prevent pollution and global warming
(8 marks)
Answers
Explanation:
Hello,
Could you please correct this letter for me? Thanks in advance.
A weekly magazine about the environment has invited readers to write to the editor, giving views about how government and individuals can cooperate to protect the global environment.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to express my views on how government and civil society should join their efforts in order to grapple with environmental problems. Pollution and global warming are such enormous issues that they could not be tackled solely by government.The public must be the second front in the fight against climate change and environment contamination.
We already have such public watchdogs as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, which operate on an international scale. What I am concerned with is that there is a lack of public groups at a local level. Consumers are crying out for leadership. Local environmental organisations are especially needed to raise the general public's awareness of environmentally friendly choices available. These do not only include getting your domestic waste recycled, but also supporting "green" companies. For example, not every domestic household in my area is aware of the choice to buy "green energy" from an electricity firm. Informing consumers of these options could be one of the objectives of local groups. Moreover, individuals should be encouraged to save electricity by buying energy-efficient electric bulbs and electric appliances.
Apparently, these choices come at a considerable cost to consumers and that is where they need encouragement from the government and public groups. Additionally, the government may need to subsidise "green' goods and ensure that they are available in every area in place of energy-intensive products.
These actions can only be carried out effectively if public groups work in tandem with the government and local authorities. After all, the government does not only have funds, but also legal means to implement these policies. It also has the power to crack down on unscrupulous businesses with the help of individuals who can alert the authorities.
To sum up, there is a clear need for individuals to enhance their effort by forming local environmental groups. That could help us reach a much-needed solution, providing that the government pulls its weight too. Ultimately, it is individuals who will benefit from a better environment, and it is only fair that they should play a greater role in our struggle for it.
Yours faithfully,